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Having the appropriate lighting can make your pool come to life, especially at night. This page will discuss the several types of pool lighting available, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to install them properly.
To get things rolling, let’s talk about the major benefits of pool lighting. If you want to have a quiet night in with the family or host a party for a large group of people, the appropriate lighting is essential. For aesthetic purposes, lighting is something to consider not just inside the pool but also on the pool deck. Both are essential for achieving the desired backyard ambiance, in my opinion.
Pool lights are an important safety element to have, especially at night, so that you and your children can see where the edge of the pool is and what is around you. If you don’t have them, your children could easily trip over something and fall into the pool. If you have lights that turn on when motion is detected, your pool lights can serve as a useful security feature that discourages burglars. Inside, the bright lights can serve as an alarm, allowing you to react much more quickly. The only genuine drawback or “beware” with pool lighting is the increase in your monthly electricity consumption. In addition, you should think about the price of future pool light repairs and maintenance. The additional monthly expense of pool lights shouldn’t be a major deterrent to investing in a swimming pool.
When it comes to the bulbs that illuminate your pool and deck, you have a few options. You should do the same with any spare bulbs or stray pool lights you find. In addition to being energy efficient, LED lights come in a wide range of colors to suit your decor. You should be aware that white lighting may be mandated for your commercial pool by local ordinances. Halogen bulbs are simpler to replace than LED lights, but they only come in a small selection of colors. Additionally, they consume more power (thus, cost more to operate) than LED bulbs. Fiber optic pool lights are highly adaptable; however, they may only survive for a few years because they are not as energy efficient as LED lights.
It’s crucial to plan for lighting fixtures on the pool’s walls right away, when you’re sketching up the blueprints. The same scheduling considerations should be given to the lighting for your pool deck. However, these can be planned and implemented after the pool has been constructed. Simply put, I believe it is important to give some forethought to the lighting around your pool because of the impact it may have on the whole atmosphere and vibe of your backyard.
Most of the time, your main pool contractor will be able to handle the lighting installation with no problems. Ask about their lighting strategy during the preliminary design process to ensure an accurate cost estimate, as they may subcontract it out to a specialist based on your design preferences.